FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2008

PRESIDENT CLINTON TO HOST EVENT IN SUPPORT OF MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA

President Bill Clinton will host a fundraising event in support of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Saturday, October 18th at the home of legendary record producer Clarence Avant. The event will be closed to the media.

"I am proud to be supporting Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in his campaign for reelection," said President Clinton. "Antonio is one of those rare leaders combining big vision with bold action. He has correctly identified the major challenges that will shape LA’s future, and he is driving toward that future with passion and purpose. Whether it’s rescuing the city’s lowest performing schools, putting 1,000 cops on the street, taking on the gang problem or transforming LA with a path-breaking environmental agenda, Antonio has laid a foundation for fundamental change in the City of Angels."